US Navy Wants to Turn Australia Into a Full-Service Submarine Hub Australia is set to spend over $100 billion over the coming decades on submarines under the AUKUS deal
US to Increase Military Presence in Australia in Buildup Aimed at China Lloyd Austin says the US will increase the number of air, land, and sea rotational deployments
Papua New Guinea Says It Can’t Get Caught In US and Australia’s Standoff With China The country's PM told the US 'your enemy is not my enemy'
US Air Force To Deploy Six Nuclear-Capable B-52 Bombers to Australia in Move Aimed at China The US is planning to build facilities for the aircraft at a base near Darwin
Australia Infuriates Israel By Reversing Recognition of Jerusalem as Capital The move reverses a decision by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison
Australian PM Rejects Calls to Intervene in Assange Case The UK home secretary ruled in favor of Assange's extradition, and he faces up to 175 years in prison for exposing US war crimes if convicted
At Tokyo Summit, Quad Leaders Announce New Initiatives to Counter China The Quad launched a new maritime security initiative and pledged $50 billion for infrastructure projects
Solomon Islands Says Threatened With ‘Invasion’ by West Over China Security Pact The US and Australia have put pressure on the islands over the pact
Australia, US, UK Military Alliance to Develop Hypersonic Missiles The three nations signed the AUKUS military pact last year to increase military technology cooperation to counter China
Solomon Islands Rejects Backlash Over Planned Security Deal With China Australia says there are 'great concerns' over the potential deal